BA in Theater & Dance

In addition to the essay you are writing as part of the Common Application, Amherst requires a supplementary essay from all applicants. There are three options for satisfying Amherst’s supplementary writing requirement: Option A, Option B or Option C. You may select only one of these options. Before deciding, carefully read the descriptions of all three options. Option A: Choose one of the following quotations, and respond to the question posed, in an essay of not more than 350 words. It is not necessary to research, read, or refer to the texts from which these quotations are taken; we are looking for original, personal responses to these short excerpts. Remember that your essay should be personal in nature and not simply an argumentative essay. Prompt 1 Question: What do you see as the benefits of linking learning with leadership and/or service? In your response, please share with us a time where you have seen that benefit through your own experience. Prompt 2 Question: In what ways could your unique experiences enhance our understanding of our nation and our world? Prompt 3 Question: Tell us about an intellectual or creative passion you have pursued; what did you learn about yourself through that pursuit? Option B: Please submit a graded paper from your junior or senior year that best represents your writing skills and analytical abilities. We are particularly interested in your ability to construct a tightly reasoned, persuasive argument that calls upon literary, sociological or historical evidence. You should NOT submit a laboratory report, journal entry, creative writing sample or in-class essay. If you have submitted an analytical essay in response to the "essay topic of your choice" prompt in the Common Application writing section, you should NOT select Option B. Option C: If you are/were an applicant to Amherst's Access to Amherst (A2A) program, you may use your A2A application essay in satisfaction of our Writing Supplement requirement. If you would like to do so, please select Option C. However, if you would prefer not to use your A2A essay for this purpose and you want to submit a different writing supplement, select either Option A or Option B. Option A, Prompt 2 is the same prompt as the A2A application essay; if you would like to submit an updated version of your A2A application essay, please choose Option A.

Arts Supplement Form (available in your Application Status Portal after submitting your application for admission). Résumé summarizing your experience and including a short statement about your interest in dance and theatre. Recommendation from a teacher who is familiar with your work in dance & theatre. Essay: If you have completed Option A (response to essay prompt) for the Amherst Writing Supplement, you should upload a copy of that essay. If you have completed Option B (analytical paper) for the Amherst Writing Supplement, you should upload a copy of your personal essay from your Common Application, Apply Coalition with Scoir, or QuestBridge Application, as appropriate. Optional performance example: You are strongly encouraged (although not required) to submit samples of dance, acting or directing performance in the form of video or embedded media (from YouTube, Vimeo or SoundCloud). If you are one of several performers in a dance piece, please provide sufficient information in the "Description" section of that item's label to allow reviewers to identify you.

A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent

1.TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo 2. SAT/ACT (optional)